With the latest explosive excitement of the dawning of AI, few of us stop to think about the real traumas it may cause in our lives. Brent Bradley includes quotes at the beginning of Frantic, warning of the dangers. In this story of unscrupulous politicians being bribed to accept a revolutionary new AI system into law, there is a small team working hard to get the bill thrown out. They only have seventy-two hours to accomplish the impossible. An ex-detective, now a private investigator, a psychologist, and a computer wizard are up against two of the most brilliant billionaires who have developed computer programs designed to change lives forever. But can these tech wizards control the power they have created? Can the public be warned against the inherent dangers? Add to the mix hired assassins who will kill anyone trying to prevent the new legislation, and the vast amounts of money in bribes, and you have a situation that is both captivating and compulsive.

Frantic by Brent Bradley is right up-to-the-minute as we move into the age of AI. I thought I understood the ramifications, such as altered visuals, speech replacement, and fake news. However, apart from enjoying a very exciting read, I was not really aware of all the dangers that it could entail. Many stories describe how computers and robots go rogue, but the real focus of this book is on how, in Texas, they are about to pass legislation to bring AI online, and those opposing it have only three days to prevent this. This book will appeal to anyone who is curious about the near future, the political collusion and corruption behind the scenes, and the changes AI will bring. Brent Bradley has wrapped all this up in a novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last.

Frantic by Brent Bradley is a timely psychological thriller that might just make you scared of the future. An AI bill is about to be fast-tracked, and it spells disaster. When Dr Brian Heiser attends a therapy session with a prison inmate, he is warned of the disaster and finds himself caught up in a race for survival. He and his best friend, Fred, team up with an AI engineer to stop the bill, but they only have 72 hours to do it. Their investigations are hampered at every turn by tech billionaires who want to get their hands on the AI contract, and the race to the truth is more dangerous than they thought. Will the trio stop the bill before it's too late, or is the world doomed?

Frantic by Brent Bradley is one of the scariest thrillers you'll read, simply because it is something that could very well happen. AI is here to stay, but the level of control it is given and how it is used are things that we should be aware of. This is a fast-paced story that doesn’t let up from the start to the jaw-dropping ending. It's a fascinating plot with plenty of twists and no end of surprises along the way, with plenty of suspense that builds throughout each chapter. The characters are well-developed into real people, and they all have their own skills and personalities that add to the story. The plot is quite frightening because AI is expanding its reach very quickly; the more people use it without understanding it, the more trouble we can expect in the future! Fascinating, action-packed, and highly imaginative – this is one thriller that I recommend to everyone.